18/01/2007 (Agence Europe) - In cooperation with ARNT, Helmoltz, EARTO and UNITE, the European Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Eurochambers, has prepared a simplified model consortium agreement for the 7th framework programme on research. The model mainly aims to facilitate SME participation. Known as DESCA, it can be downloaded free of charge from the website: www.desca-fp7.eu